Because I don't have enough stuff going round in my head, and enough stuff to do, I learned a new craft - the art of hand cutting stamps.

I blame the lovely Carrie-Anne, who makes it all look so easy and has done some incredible pieces. If you thought stamping was all about making twee cards or just kids stuff, think again. I bought a kit from her that contains various cutting tools and a piece of acrylic that's big enough to carve several stamps. Once you get going, it's rather addictive, like popping bubble wrap or something.

I promised her I'd post photos of what I'd done so far:

ta da!